Piano (ND)

This certificate is designed to help students entering the music field. Students will develop musical artistry and proficiency, learn to analyze and recognize musical patterns, and gain a breadth of knowledge of our diverse musical world. These music courses are designed to help students think, create, and collaborate in a critical, expressive, and articulate manner. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to Demonstrate intermediate to advanced keyboard proficiency. Perform solo piano repertoire from a variety of musical cultures and time periods. Produce performances of piano repertoire from a variety of musical cultures and time periods

This certificate does not satisfy the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree.

Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	Required Core Courses
Music 161 or equivalent	MUSIC 163	Piano Workshop I	1
Music 103 or equivalent	MUSIC 113	Keyboard Harmony II	2
	Complete a total of two units
The student must demonstrate a basic proficiency on an instrument or voice. This will be determined by individual audition.	MUSIC 140	Applied Music Lessons (.5 unit class must be taken four times)	2
	Complete a total of four units
	MUSIC 148	Small Performing Ensembles (1 unit class must be taken four times)	4
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		9

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Approved Spring 2025	GCC CATALOG Addendum 2024-2025
*Financial Aid Ineligible Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.